Saucy Crock Pot Mississippi Meatballs Recipe
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These Crock Pot Mississippi Meatballs are a fun and simple drop-and-go slow cooker recipe that takes just minutes to assemble, then lets your slow cooker do all the work. Tender meatballs are simmered in a savory, buttery sauce with ranch seasoning, au jus, and pepperoncini, for a fun easy appetizer recipe or dinner idea.
It’s one of my favorite meatball appetizer recipes to make.
These Mississippi meatballs are perfect for game day, potlucks, holiday gatherings, or even an easy weeknight dinner. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just trying to get dinner on the table without extra dishes, this easy crockpot Mississippi meatballs recipe keeps things simple and flavorful, with minimal clean up.
Why Try This Recipe
- Only 6 simple ingredients
- No browning required
- Let it cook slow cooker recipe
- This recipe scales easily for parties
- Great as a delicious meatball appetizer or main dish
Ingredients
- Frozen meatballs
- Ranch seasoning mix
- Au jus gravy mix
- Beef Broth
- Butter
- Pepperoncini peppers (plus juice)
How to Make Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs
Step by Step Instructions
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Step 1 – Add frozen meatballs to the slow cooker
Step 2 – Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly
Step 3 – Add butter on top. Scatter pepperoncini peppers and pour in a little juice. Cover & cook.
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips
- Use fully cooked frozen meatballs to skip prep
- Always line your slow cooker with a disposable liner for easy cleanup
- Keep warm on the WARM setting for parties or times when you want to keep them warm for a while.
- Make ahead and reheat for parties.
Substitutions and Variations
- Meat change – Use turkey meatballs, chicken meatballs or homemade meatballs
- Make it spicy – add extra peppers, juice, or crushed red pepper
- Creamy meatballs – Stir in a 1/2 block of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream during the last 30 minutes
Serving Suggestions
As an Appetizer – serve as is with toothpicks or with slider buns.
As a Dinner – Serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles for a budget-friendly dinner
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
- Freeze in airtight containers up to 2 months
- Reheat in crock pot or microwave with extra sauce if needed
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs
Equipment
- Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 26 oz. frozen meatballs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus mix
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 5-6 pepperoncini peppers
- 6 tbsp. butter
Instructions
- Add the meatballs to your crock pot.
- Sprinkle over the ranch seasoning and au jus.
- Pour in beef broth.
- Add pepperoncini peppers, and cut the butter into tabs, placing those around the pot.
- Cook on high 2 1/2-3 hours or low for 5-6.
Notes
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